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Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rio Rancho, NM
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Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rio Rancho, NM
1001 24Th St Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 View map
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Overview of Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho offers assisted living and memory care in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private or shared room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia.

Located in the Southern Blvd Corridor, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from assisted living to memory care without moving to a different community. Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho has 30 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private rooms and semi-private rooms are available. A resident can choose a single room or shared living space. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable range, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, and the community has a beauty salon plus a courtyard with water features and a fireplace. Residents have on-site places for salon services and outdoor time. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Carol Lynn Montoya serves as the administrator, and A Meaningful Day operates the community.

Facility Direct Line (505) 831-6250
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #45 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 45th out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #9 / 99Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 9th out of 99 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
76 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #18 / 68Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 18th out of 68 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 68. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
93.3% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 28 residents and 30 beds. Source: state inspection report (Feb 2025)

Higher than the New Mexico average: 81.8%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountySandoval

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is legally operated by A Meaningful Day, Inc, and administered by Carol Lynn Montoya.

Leadership

ContactCarol Lynn Montoya (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Alzheimer's Care
Transportation Services

Contact Information

Email carolh@expressionsoflifeinc.com
Fax(505) 831-6254

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Courtyard
Fireplace
Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsAlzheimers Caregivers, Dementia Caregivers, Enhanced – All Inclusive Assisted Living, Veteran Services, Community Medicaid Benefits

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 19 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (46% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (58% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1935.0 This facility has 46% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (19 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 46% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.74.0 This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (1.7 vs. NM avg 4).↓ 58% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1111.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the New Mexico average (11 vs. NM avg 11).— At avg
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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rio Rancho's city center to Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.39 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Rust Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Retreat Gardens
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Urban Center)
45
Facility 45
NM AVG 48
Rank #36 / 92
No
72
Facility 72
NM AVG 40
Rank #13 / 99
-
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #30 / 68
-Melissa SpiersThe Retreat Healthcare, LLC10
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 5
Rank #13 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 30
Rank #15 / 74
0.7
Facility 0.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #13 / 74
Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho
AL
MC
Rio Rancho (Southern Blvd Corridor)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 40
Rank #9 / 99
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #18 / 68
-Carol Lynn MontoyaA Meaningful Day, Inc11
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 4
Rank #37 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
19
Facility 19
NM AVG 30
Rank #39 / 74
1.7
Facility 1.7
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #26 / 74
Advantage Assisted Living
AL
Rio Rancho (Petroglyph Medical Plaza)
30
Facility 30
NM AVG 48
Rank #45 / 92
Yes
20
Facility 20
NM AVG 40
Rank #72 / 99
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #34 / 68
-Jayme RickardAdvantage Assisted Living LLC8
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 5
Rank #2 / 74
3
Facility 3
NM AVG 30
Rank #6 / 74
0.4
Facility 0.4
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #5 / 74
BeeHive Homes of Bernalillo
AL
MC
RC
Bernalillo
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
Yes
35
Facility 35
NM AVG 40
Rank #55 / 99
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
-Megan SmithBernalillo Hive, LLC14
1
Facility 1
NM AVG 4
Rank #12 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #27 / 74
0.9
Facility 0.9
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #17 / 74
Casa de Paz Senior Assisted Living
AL
MC
PC
Rio Rancho (Corrales Heights)
10
Facility 10
NM AVG 48
Rank #81 / 92
No
51
Facility 51
NM AVG 40
Rank #38 / 99
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.8%
Rank #1 / 68
A+Adam StanleyCasa De Shalom, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #43 / 74
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 5
Rank #39 / 74
13
Facility 13
NM AVG 30
Rank #27 / 74
1.2
Facility 1.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #20 / 74

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho

What neighborhood is Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho in?

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is in the Southern Blvd Corridor neighborhood of Rio Rancho.

Who is the owner of Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho?

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho is legally operated by A Meaningful Day, Inc, and administered by Carol Lynn Montoya.

Is Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho in a walkable area?

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

When does Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho?

Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho's occupancy is 93.3%.

Are pets allowed at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho?

Yes, Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho?

The team at Life Spire Assisted Living Rio Rancho can be reached at carolh@expressionsoflifeinc.com.

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